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Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video
The migration from pay-TV to over-the-top video among distributors is gaining momentum. Gigabit Minnesota, a regional pay-TV operator near Minneapolis, is getting out of the TV distribution business. In an acknowledgment of changing market forces toward streaming video, Gigabit has begun informing its 10,000 customers that it would cease distributing linear TV on Jan. 31. … Continue reading “Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video”
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Comcast Loses 149,000 Q4 Cable Subs; Record 733,000 Subs in 2019
In another reminder the traditional pay-TV business model’s leak is widening, Comcast Cable Jan. 23 reported a drop of 149,000 video subscribers in the fourth quarter, ended Dec. 31, 2019. The nation’s largest cable operator lost a record 733,000 video subs in 2019 — underscoring consumers’ growing disinterest in the cable bundle and migration toward … Continue reading “Comcast Loses 149,000 Q4 Cable Subs; Record 733,000 Subs in 2019”
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Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video
The migration from pay-TV to over-the-top video among distributors is gaining momentum. Gigabit Minnesota, a regional pay-TV operator near Minneapolis, is getting out of the TV distribution business. In an acknowledgment of changing market forces toward streaming video, Gigabit has begun informing its 10,000 customers that it would cease distributing linear TV on Jan. 31. … Continue reading “Another Cable TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video”
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Netflix Opening Italian Office in Rome
Netflix continues its European charm offensive, reportedly setting up Italian operations (with 30 employees) in Rome — a week after doing the same in Paris. Both regional headquarters include increased investment in local content production, in addition to paying taxes. “Since the launch of the service in Italy in 2015 we have been welcomed with … Continue reading “Netflix Opening Italian Office in Rome”
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Comcast CFO: We’re Not ‘Chasing’ Unprofitable Consumers
Following the disclosure that cable giant Comcast lost 149,000 pay-TV subscribers in the quarter, and 733,000 subs in 2019, with increased sub losses mounting in 2020, CFO Mike Cavanagh went on the offensive on the Jan. 23 fiscal call, dismissing much of the sub losses to so-called unprofitable customers. It’s a slippery strategy considering ongoing … Continue reading “Comcast CFO: We’re Not ‘Chasing’ Unprofitable Consumers”
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BYUtv Creates Distribution, Format Partnership with Kelencontent
Brigham Young University’s branded television and streaming video platform, BYUtv, has announced a partnership with Kelencontent to represent the distribution and format rights for its long-running hidden camera prank TV series, “Random Acts.” Now in its fifth season, “Random Acts,” features unscripted half-hour episodes offering audiences a new twist on the hidden camera genre with … Continue reading “BYUtv Creates Distribution, Format Partnership with Kelencontent”
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Comcast Loses 149,000 Q4 Cable Subs; Record 733,000 Subs in 2019
In another reminder the traditional pay-TV business model’s leak is widening, Comcast Cable Jan. 23 reported a drop of 149,000 video subscribers in the fourth quarter, ended Dec. 31, 2019. The nation’s largest cable operator lost a record 733,000 video subs in 2019 — underscoring consumers’ growing disinterest in the cable bundle and migration toward … Continue reading “Comcast Loses 149,000 Q4 Cable Subs; Record 733,000 Subs in 2019”
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Kansas Pay-TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video Only
In a sign of the times, Rainbow Communications, a 67-year-old pay-TV operator based in Everest, Kansas, has begun notifying customers that it will cease distributing linear broadcast TV channels, effective June 30. In the place of pay-TV, Rainbow will enable customers direct access to third-party over-the-top video distribution through its broadband network. “Most of our … Continue reading “Kansas Pay-TV Operator Switching to Streaming Video Only”
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Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ Tops Both TV Time Charts
Netflix’s “Sex Education” attracted the most audience interest on both TV Time charts for the week ended Jan. 19, topping both the Shows on the Rise and Binge Report lists. Season 2 of the British dramedy, which follows a teen who offers sex advice to his peers, debuted Jan. 17. Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie,” starring Jane Fonda and … Continue reading “Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ Tops Both TV Time Charts”
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Sarandos: Awards, Movie Marketing Drives Netflix Viewership
Netflix is again spending millions marketing select movies (The Irishman, Marriage Story, etc.) for industry acclaim, including the upcoming Academy Awards on Feb. 9. While Irishman has generated much of the media attention and nominations, Marriage Story has taken home the awards hardware, notably for supporting actress Laura Dern. Follow us on Instagram Speaking on … Continue reading “Sarandos: Awards, Movie Marketing Drives Netflix Viewership”
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‘Mandalorian’ Back on Top of Parrot’s TV Demand Charts
The Disney+ “Star Wars” spinoff “The Mandalorian” returned to the No. 1 spot on not only Parrot Analytics’ digital originals rankings the week ended Jan. 18, but also the data firm’s overall list of TV series from any platform, including broadcast and cable, again pushing the Netflix fantasy series “The Witcher” to No. 2. A … Continue reading “‘Mandalorian’ Back on Top of Parrot’s TV Demand Charts”